This continuing education course is supplemented by the text Applied Health Fitness Psychology, which covers theory, models of behavior, and instructions on using this knowledge when working with clients. Chapters address fitness counseling specific to special populations, dysfunctional eating behaviors, and professional ethics.

The course study guide includes a table of contents, course syllabus, learning objectives, end-of-chapter learning activities, case study, and referenced answer key to the study guide to assist students in applying the information to their specific work settings and personalizing strategies for individual clients. These tools also prepare students for the continuing education exam taken at the conclusion of the course.

About the Author

Mark H. Anshel, PhD, is a professor in the department of health
and human performance with a joint appointment in the psychology
department at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. He is
the author of more than 135 research publications, four fitness books,
and multiple editions of the text Sport Psychology: From Theory to
Practice. His research since 2007 has concerned the effectiveness of
a cognitive-behavioral model on exercise participation and adherence
called the disconnected values model. Anshel is recognized as an
international leader in providing evidence-based programs and linking
research with practice in exercise and fitness psychology and sport
psychology.

Over the course of his career, Anshel has gained hands-on experience
consulting with more than 3,000 clients on healthy habits, particularly
the use of exercise. His practical career experience began with seven
years as a fitness director in community recreation. From 2000 to 2002
Anshel was a performance coach at the Human Performance Institute in
Orlando, Florida, where he provided corporate clients with a
cognitive-behavioral program on replacing unhealthy habits with more
desirable lifestyle routines. He also was a performance consultant and
researcher related to improving wellness and coping skills with the
Murfreesboro Police Department from 2005 to 2011.

In 2009, Anshel received the Distinguished Research Scholar Award from
Middle Tennessee State University. He is a fellow of the American
Psychological Association (Division 47, Exercise and Sport Psychology).
He is founder and director of the Middle Tennessee State University
Employee Health and Wellness Program, which received grant funding of
$130,000 over two years. Anshel also served for 10 years on the
editorial board of the Journal of Sport Behavior.

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